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The semi finals schedule has now been confirmed at the Sentinel Homes Hockey World League Final in Auckland.
After a stunning 2-1 result over Argentina in the quarter finals the Vantage Black Sticks go up against England at 8:15pm on Friday night, following the classification playoff between Argentina and Germany at 6:00pm.
On Saturday night USA clash with China in their classification match at 6:00pm before the Netherlands face Korea in the second semi final at 8:15pm.
New Zealand last played England (not as Great Britain) at the 2014 Champions Trophy in Mendoza, with the Black Sticks coming away 3-1 winners in that encounter.
Tickets for Friday’s and Saturday’s semi finals sessions are still available through www.ticketek.co.nz, with live coverage also on SKY Sport.
SEMI FINALS SCHEDULE
Friday 24th November
6:00pm – Argentina vs Germany (classification playoff)
8:15pm – Vantage Black Sticks vs England (semi final)
Saturday 25th November
6:00pm – USA vs China (classification playoff)
8:15pm – Netherlands vs Korea (semi Final)